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The name of the city has its origins in the Celtic words "Dear Green Place".
In Gaelic, Glasgow is Ghlaschu!
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Did You know?
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| - Glasgow boasts the World Pipe Championships. - The Waverley, the world's last ocean going paddle steamer, was built on Glasgow's River Clyde in 1947. - Glasgow is renowned for its cosmopolitan cafes. - Glasgow is the UK's fourth city with a population of over 600,000. - Many famous science and shipping innovations have come from Glasgow. - Glasgow is home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the Scottish National Orchestra. - Paisley Museum houses the world's largest collection of Paisley shawls. - Glasgow has a starring role in the films Trainspotting, Beautiful Creatures and The House of Mirth |
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Demographics |
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| Location: West-central Scotland, United Kingdom. Country dialling code: 44. Population: 611,440 (city); 1.7 million (metropolitan area). Ethnic mix: 96.5% white, 2.5% Asian, 1% Black, Chinese and other ethnic groups. Religion: Church of Scotland majority, Presbyterian and Catholic faiths also represented. Time zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard. Average January temp: 3.5°C (38°F). Average July temp: 14.5°C (58.5°F). Annual rainfall: 889mm (35 inches). |
Coat Of Arms:
- Here's the bird that never flew
- Here's the tree that never grew
- Here's the bell that never rang
- Here's the fish that never swam
